Gumdrop Cake 1975 Recipe

Name: Gumdrop Cake 1975
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs golden raisins or 4 lbs dark raisins; 6 lbs coloured candy sugared gumdrops; 1 lb Crisco shortening; 2 cups brown sugar; 12 large eggs (seperated); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup whole milk

Servings: persons

1
Chop fruit, gumdrops.
2
Yes even the black ones they give an anise flavour.
3
Sift flour, baking soda.
4
Pour one cup over the chopped gumdrops and raisins.
5
Cream crisco, sugar, and egg yolks, well.
6
Mix liquid alternating with the dry ingredients.
7
Add the gumdrop mixture.
8
Beat the egg white until stiff.
9
Fold egg whites beaten into the cake batter.
10
Line 6 loaf pans with foil.
11
Bake in preheated oven 2 1/2 hours- 3 hours at 275 degrees F.
12
Remove from oven and let cool.
13
Rewrap cooled cakes in the same foil from the pans then double wrap in saran wrap.
14
When left for two weeks, foil will come away very easy.
15
Note glazed cherries may be used as part of the raisins or gumdrops.
16
But a total of 10 pounds fruit should be used.

3942

kcal

Calories

Fat

886

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs golden raisins or 4 lbs dark raisins, 6 lbs coloured candy sugared gumdrops, 1 lb Crisco shortening, 2 cups brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Gumdrop Cake 1975 falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gumdrop Cake 1975

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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